NAME CRISLIE B.

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ACTIVITY 1.1

1. What is Human Development?

 Human development is the development that enlarges people's choice and improves their
lives so that they can lead a healthy, meaningful, purposeful life with dignity.

Human development is a big part of our being. Because it awakens us to things as we grow. This
is the thing why as we get older we gain more knowledge or a stronger stance as a person.

2. Discuss on the major principles of human development

 Development is Continuous
The process of growth and development continues from the conception till the individual reaches
maturity.

 Development is Gradual
It does not come all on a sudden. It is also cumulative in nature

 Development is Sequential
This pattern in general is the same for all individuals. The child crawls before he creeps, stands
before he walks and babbles before he talks.

 Rate of Development Varies Person to Person

Rate of development is not uniform. Individuals differ in the rate of growth and development.
Each part of the body has its own particular rate of growth.
 Development Proceeds from General to Specific
In all areas of development, general activity always precedes specific activity.
 Most Traits are Correlated in Development
Generally, it is seen that the child whose mental development is above average, is also superior in
so many other aspects like health, sociability and special aptitudes.

 Growth and Development is a Product of Both Heredity and Environment

Development is influenced by both heredity and environment. Both are responsible for human
growth and development.

 Development is Predictable
The difference in physiological and psychological potentialities can ‘ be predicated by
observation and psychological tests.
  Development
Development brings about both structural and functional changes.

 There is a Constant Interaction Between All Factors of Development

Development in one area is highly related to development in other areas. For example, a
child who has a good health can be active socially and intellectually.
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3. Differentiate between Proximodistal and Cephalocaudal patterns of development.

Cephalocaudal development refers to growth and development that occurs from the head
down. An infant will gain control over their neck muscles first, which allows them to
hold their head steady. Proximodistal development occurs from the centre or core of the
body in an outward direction.